Sustainable polymers are materials derived from renewable, recycled and waste carbon
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …

Advancements in polymer science and engineering have helped the scientific community to
shift its attention towards the use of environmentally benign materials for reducing the …

Although membrane technology has attracted considerable attention for oily wastewater
treatment, the plastic waste generated from discarded membranes presents an immediate …

Over the years, the petrochemical industry has developed a plethora of polymers that are
contributing to the well-being of humanity. Irresponsible disposal of used plastics has …

Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

As a clean and renewable energy, bioenergy is one of the most promising alternatives to
fossil fuels. Lignocellulose possesses great potential for bioenergy production, but the …

Abstract Electrooxidation of 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2, 5‐furandicarboxylic acid
(FDCA) is a highly promising approach for producing value‐added chemicals from biomass …

Multifunctional fiber‐reinforced polymer (FRP) composites provide an ideal platform for next‐
generation smart composites applications including structural health monitoring, electrical …

Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …